This week’s standout OTT release is undoubtedly TVF’s Kota Factory Season 3, now available on Netflix. The series continues to follow a group of students in their final year as they balance the demands of preparing for the JEE entrance exam and their board exams. At the same time, their beloved teacher, Jeetu Bhaiya, faces his own struggles. Following closely is the high-energy Bigg Boss OTT Season 3 on JioCinema, promising an abundance of drama and rivalry as contestants vie for a grand prize. Additionally, Anurag Kashyap’s latest action thriller, Bad Cop, features a story about a cop’s twin brother stepping into his shoes after a life-altering incident. For sports fans, Prime Video offers Federer: Twelve Final Days, a documentary showcasing the Swiss tennis legend during his final days in professional tennis. Anime lovers can check out Rising Impact, the inaugural anime adaptation of Nakaba Suzuki’s popular manga, following a young baseball enthusiast exploring golf to refine his skills.
Top OTT Releases This Week
Below are this week’s top OTT releases to consider for your binge-watching sessions!
Kota Factory Season 3
When: Now Streaming
Where: Netflix
Kota Factory tells the story of engineering hopefuls preparing for the IIT-JEE examination in Kota, Rajasthan, a city now synonymous with coaching centers. Tragically, the area has seen a troubling increase in student suicides in recent years. The narrative revolves around Jeetendra Kumar’s character, a physics teacher known as “Jeetu Bhaiya,” who prioritizes forming personal connections with his students to support them through various challenges. The third season takes a more serious turn, showcasing Jeetu’s turmoil following a student’s suicide and the pressures mounting on the aspirants as they enter their final year.
Bad Cop
When: Now Streaming
Where: Hotstar
This thriller follows Karan, a police officer from Mumbai, who is gravely injured during a hit job, leading his estranged twin brother Arjun to assume his identity. With the first two episodes now available on Hotstar, viewers can anticipate a series filled with gangsters, intense action sequences, and gripping drama. The show is directed by Aditya Dutt and stars Gulshan Devaiah, Anurag Kashyap, Harleen Sethi, Saurabh Sachdeva, and Aishwarya Sushmita in prominent roles.
Bigg Boss OTT Season 3
When: Now Streaming
Where: JioCinema
Returning to Indian screens, Bigg Boss OTT continues its tradition of featuring well-known personalities living in a confined space, where they must compete for a substantial cash prize. Participants engage in various tasks assigned by the titular Bigg Boss, with eliminations based on their performance and audience voting. After Karan Johar and Salman Khan’s tenures as hosts in previous seasons, Anil Kapoor will take the reins this time around.
Federer: Twelve Final Days
When: Now Streaming
Where: Prime Video
Tennis aficionados will appreciate this compelling documentary chronicling the last 12 days of Roger Federer’s storied career. Originally filmed as a private home video, it presents an intimate glimpse into Federer’s life, featuring interviews with tennis greats like Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray.
Aranmanai 4
When: Now Streaming
Where: Hotstar
This installment in the horror-comedy franchise, Aranmanai, enters a chilling narrative where a seemingly happy family faces tragedy when a husband attempts to kill his wife, played by Tamannaah Bhatia, and their children, ultimately leading to their deaths. The plot thickens as the wife’s estranged brother, portrayed by director Sundar C, embarks on a spine-tingling investigation. Expect a blend of fright, humor, and suspense throughout the film.
